TViX HD M-5100SH

The Pros:Full 1080p. Large variety of playable file formats - including all of the most important. Inexpensive, quiet and small compared to a media PC.

The Cons:Does not include wireless N or gigabit lan. Does not include hard disk. DIYers would prefer to build their own.

The TViX HD M-5100SH is an enhanced version of the M-4100SH model. Upgraded ATSC Tuner & PVR processors and a redesigned case are the only differences. The M-5100SH uses 510 ATSC Tuner & PVR and 5110 integrated ATSC Tuner and PVR models.

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The new case is a cylindrical tower, black with a series of lighted circles in the top, instead of the standard box shape used with the older models. The unit is 131mm in diameter and 185mm in height and weighs 1.2 kg without the HDD and 1.8kg with it. Upgraded drivers can be downloaded from the DVico's website and customer support is available via telephone or email.